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Overview |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 145 | 962 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,524 | $12,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,524 | $12,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,244 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,523 | $14,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,878 | $15,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56 | 10,699 | ||
| Admitted | 56 | 3,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9%Open | 5.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $392 |
Diversity |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 39% |
Students |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MCC | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (962 students vs. 145 students)
MCC vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Shaw University?
- Manhattan Christian College is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($17,524.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at MCC than Shaw University ($17,524.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than MCC ($14,111 vs. $23,523)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 3.4% lower than costs at Manhattan Christian College ($8,940 vs. $9,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Shaw University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 57.6% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($15,568 vs. $9,878)
MCC vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or MCC .
- Accepted freshman MCC students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Shaw University (30.5%)
MCC vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC or Shaw University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Shaw University and MCC.
- The graduation rate at MCC is higher than Shaw University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Manhattan Christian College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $29,000)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/